Moog Music has introduced a red, limited edition Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D, which features custom styling, aftertouch, a dedicated LFO and more.
The Moog Music Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D is a collaboration with Geddy Lee, the bassist, vocalist, and synthesist of the prog rock band Rush.
Moog says that the Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D “combines the timeless analog sound of the original with updates designed to inspire musicians and fans alike”.
“It’s a thrill to see the Minimoog Model D in that stunning red, so representative of one of the most fertile periods in Rush’s creative history”, notes Lee. “I’ve always been mad for custom color instruments, many inspired by automotive hues, and I’m thrilled with how it turned out—it’s just so beautiful.”
“The Minimoog Model D was the first synth that made dreaming big accessible to a schlub like me. Its intuitive design lets you learn waveforms, blend sounds, and experiment with the modulation wheel,” adds Lee. “That’s its legacy: a fat, sophisticated sound, in a package that’s not daunting to get your hands on.”
Moog Music Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D Intro:
Features:
- Custom Satin Red Finish with Metallic Flecks: Personally approved by Geddy Lee, this color matches Geddy’s Grace Under Pressure-era keyboard rig.
- Starman Badge: Each unit includes a custom badge on the front and sticker on the rear of the iconic Rush “starman” logo.
- “Hot-Rodded” VCA Circuit: Moog says it’s been customized for a “smoother and richer sound.”
- Modern MIDI Integration: Combines the classic analog engine with modern digital connectivity.
- Exclusive 10” Red Translucent Vinyl: Includes iconic Rush tracks Xanadu and Jacob’s Ladder.
- Certificate of Authenticity: Hand-signed by Geddy Lee and individually numbered.
- Special Edition Packaging: Comes with a collectible poster, commemorative manual, and special gift box.
- Exclusive Control Enhancements: Features for studio and live performance include aftertouch and a dedicated LFO.
“The Minimoog Model D has shaped music history for over five decades, inspiring creativity across genres with its timeless instrument design and raw analog power,” said Erik Norlander, Director of Product Development at Moog Music. “The Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D combines the iconic sound and intuitive functionality of the original, with exclusive features that honor both its history and its future.”
Pricing and Availability:
The Moog Music Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D is available exclusively via Reverb (US), Andertons (UK) and Thomann (EMEA/GERMANY), priced at $5,499 USD.
breaking: YAMM.
Is this gonnna leave the normally coloured Minis a little cheaper then?
Waiting for the Gary Numan signature model in Vantablack
I love Geddy Lee, and Moog too… but who would buy this for that price?
To be fair, I always think that when I see Moog´s pricing for just the regular Model D, which is currently less than 5% lower than this novelty version. It´s more of an icon and a status symbol/collectable than a sensible choice for any musician in terms of bang for your buck.
Great new colour for old school synth…
Nothing inspiring here. Same all, same all.
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If a collector and a Rush fan AND have the discretionary funds this could be a great item to pick up. If you also play and like the Minimoog approach to those sounds hey, free bonus. If strictly the second of those two the Midimini V30 seems a far better choice…
Guitar makers have been doing this for years. Good if the synth market can support special editions and variant colors with or without endorsements. However, the additional features alone might be worth the extra cost for someone thinking about getting a Minimoog. Let’s hear this “Hot-Rodded” VCA Circuit and the use of aftertouch and the dedicated LFO.